Scoreability measures offensive efficiency in terms of what we call Yards Per Point Scored — how effectively teams turn yards into points. Smart teams need only a few yards to score a lot of points; dumb teams, like the Eagles, produce plenty of yards but few points.

Bendability measures defensive efficiency in terms of Yards Per Point Allowed — how effectively opponents turn yards into points. It measures, in other words, the “bend but don’t break” phenomenon. Smart teams might give up a lot of yards but surrender few points; dumb teams, like the Eagles, surrender few yards but a lot of points.

Considering the efficiency of Russell Wilson and the Seahawks’ offense, and the team’s ball-hawking defense, it comes as no surprise that people are taking notice of the brilliance of this team. But it’s always nice to have statistical validation.

Below is a list of the team rankings according to Byrne’s efficiency statistics:

Seattle

New England

Atlanta

Chicago

N.Y. Giants

Denver

Green Bay

San Francisco

Cincinnati

Baltimore

Minnesota

Washington

San Diego

Houston

New Orleans

Miami

Tampa Bay

Indianapolis

Cleveland

Carolina

Arizona

Dallas

Pittsburgh

St. Louis

Tennessee

Buffalo

N.Y. Jets

Jacksonville

Detroit

Oakland

Philadelphia

Kansas City

Also unsurprising is the fact that the Patriots and Falcons are ranked behind atop the list behind the Seahawks, while the lowly Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs rank as the league’s “dumbest” teams.